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Council approves a series of contracts and operational items including fire rescue unit and technology services
Summary
In addition to major policy items, the council approved a slate of staffing, procurement and grant actions: office lease for Energy & Environmental Services, a Pierce Enforcer Urban Search & Rescue unit capped at $1,864,149, Dignity Health grant funding totaling $2.4 million over four years, and technology network contracts with an aggregate cap of $77 million.
Alongside headline items the City Council approved multiple operational contracts and grant agreements.
The council authorized an office lease for the Energy & Environmental Services Department at 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Staff also recommended and council approved the purchase of a Pierce Enforcer Urban Search and Rescue unit and related equipment in an amount not to exceed $1,864,149 (inclusive of taxes and fees).
On health services, the council approved an agreement with Dignity Health Saint Mary Medical Center to receive and expend grant funding of $600,000 per year (totaling $2,400,000 over four years) for an integrated care Dignity Center program.
The council approved specifications and awards for as‑needed network maintenance, structured cabling and support services in an annual aggregate not to exceed $77,000,000. The council also received and filed a recommendation on a large shelter‑services contract to allow staff to return with additional operational analysis in response to community concerns.
These routine but large procurements moved forward unanimously or by majority vote and are intended to support emergency response, health‑services partnerships and citywide technology infrastructure.
